Friday Notes for May 10th, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
This City Wants to Raze Black Properties, at the Cost of Generational Wealth.
This North Carolina City Wants to Raze Black Properties. Residents Say It Destroys Generational Wealth.
The state Supreme Court will decide how a lawsuit by homeowners in Kinston will proceed.
Aallyah Wright
In Tiwa Savage’s ‘Water and Garri,’ Meji Alabi Finds a Fresh Directorial Perspective
In Tiwa Savage’s ‘Water and Garri,’ Meji Alabi Finds a Fresh Directorial Perspective
For his debut as a film director, the British Nigerian filmmaker draws from his experience in photography and making music videos.
Nelson C.J.
Sports
No superstars? Smart spending? Player development? Eight moves that formed the new-era New York Knicks
No superstars? Smart spending? Player development? Eight moves that formed the new-era New York Knicks
After years of dysfunction and chaos, the New York Knicks are two wins away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2000. And there are eight moves, beginning six years ago, that signaled a new era for Knicks basketball.
Chris Herring
Netflix closes in on stealing Christmas games
Netflix closes in on stealing Christmas games
Negotiations for December 25 reportedly delayed schedule release.
Mike Florio
Sneakers
More Pharrell Williams x adidas Samba Humanrace Arrive This Summer
Pharrell Williams and adidas continue to deliver. Learn about the Pharrell Williams x adidas Samba Humanrace collection on Nice Kicks.
Luis Torres
The Nike Kobe 5 Protro “University Red” is Rumored For 2025
Another Kobe 5 Protro is coming soon. Learn more about the Nike Kobe 5 Protro “University Red” on Nice Kicks.
Luis Torres
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